1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
